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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Prime Minister to inaugurate Post Budget webinar of Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to be held tomorrow
Eminent speakers and Experts including Key stakeholders from private sector will engage in interactive sessions on Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, E-Sanjeevani and Tele Mental Health
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the post Union Budget webinar of Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at 10.00 am tomorrow. Three thematic sessions will be held from 1045 hrs to 1350 hrs on the topics of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, E-Sanjeevani and Telemental Health Programme.
The objective of the webinar is to involve the stakeholders in taking forward the various initiatives of the Government in the health sector. The Prime Minister’s address will set the tone for the post budget webinars. The webinar will have panel discussions with eminent speakers and experts from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NITI Aayog, Industry fora, startups, academia, etc., along with interactive sessions with the stakeholders. The valedictory session will be jointly chaired by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Union AYUSH Minister, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
The webinar will have breakout sessions on the following three themes:
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Dr. V K Paul, Member, NITI Aayog will moderate the session. This will be followed by a presentation by Dr. Praveen Gedam, Additional CEO, NHA. Ms. Upasana Arora, Yashoda Hospital, Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health, Ms. Ameera Shah, MD, Metropolis Lab, Dr. Harsh Mahajan, President, NATHEALTH and Shri Rajeev Vasudevan, CII and Ayurvaid will be speaking at the session.
- National Tele-Medicine initiatives and E-Sanjeevani: This session will be moderated by Prof. K Srinath Reddy, President, PHFI. Shri Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, MoHFW will give a presentation on E-Sanjeevani. Dr. Arundhati Chandershekhar, MD, NHM Karnataka, Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint MD, Apollo Hospital, Shri Girish Krishnamurthy, CEO, Tata Medical and Diagnostics, Dr. Ashvini Goel, Chairman, Committee on Telehealth Standards, BIS are the participants for the session.
- Tele Mental Health Programme: Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director, NIMHANS will moderate this session and deliver the welcome address. Shri Vikas Sheel, AS&MD , MoHFW will make a brief presentation on the topic. The dignitaries participating in this session are Dr. Mohan Isaac, Clinical Prof. of Psychiatry, The University of Western Australia, Dr. Anant Bhan, Researcher in Global Health, Sangath – USA/Goa, Dr. Preeti Kumar, Vice President, PHFI, Dr. T K Srikanth, Professor, IIIT Bangalore and Dr. Kishor Kumar, NIMHANS.
The sessions are planned in a manner to allow for ample interaction with stakeholders, with a view to evolve a participative approach for time-bound implementation of announcements. The address of Prime Minister shall be streamed live on DD News.
Ministry of Defence
Pre Event Brief Sabarmati River Front Live Demo - DEFEXPO 22
DefExpo-2022, the flagship event of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, one of the largest of its kind is being held in the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 18 to 22 October 2022. The 12th edition of the DefExpo aims to bring new technologies and solutions in the field of defence exclusively for Indian companies in line with the clarion call of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for Aatmanirbharta.
The theme of DefExpo 2022 is ‘Path to Pride’. At DefExpo-2022, the participants will get an opportunity to showcase their equipment and platforms and be able to explore the strengths and capabilities of the expanse of Indian Defence industry for forging business partnerships.
As part of the DefExpo, live demonstration by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and DRDO, showcasing land, naval and air procedures, and systems in action will be held in the evening from 1645 h onwards from 18 to 22 Oct 22 at Sabarmati River Front. The joint live demonstration will include combat freefall, Sarang helo aerobatics, slithering from helo into a boat, high speed boat runs and neutralising enemy post.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Government constitutes GoM to strengthen legal & institutional frameworks to deal with & prevent sexual harassment at workplace
GoM to be headed by the Union Home Minister
The Government today constituted a Group of Ministers  to examine the existing legal and institutional frameworks for dealing with matters of sexual harassment of women at the workplace. The GoM will recommend action required for effective implementation of the existing provisions, as well as for strengthening the existing legal and institutional frameworks for addressing issues related to sexual harassment at workplace.
The Group of Ministers has been constituted in view of the felt need for broader consultation on this issue, from the point of view of developing appropriate recommendations and laying down a comprehensive plan of action and for ensuring its time bound implementation.
The Group of Ministers will be chaired by the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh. Its Members are:
- Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, and Ministry of Shipping.
- Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister, Ministry of Defence.
- Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Minister, Ministry of Women & Child Development
The Government is committed to ensure the safety and dignity of women in the workforce. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act is the key legislation for preventing and protecting women against sexual harassment in the workplace and to ensure effective redressal of complaints of sexual harassment.
The Ministry of Women & Child Development has also launched an Electronic Complaints Box that enables women, irrespective of their work status, to raise their voice against sexual harassment at workplace. Once a complaint is submitted to the ‘SHe-Box’, it is directly sent to the concerned authority having jurisdiction to take action into the matter. A mechanism will be put in place to regularly monitor the action taken on the complaints.
The Group of Ministers will, within 3 months of its constitution, examine the existing provisions for the safety of women, including those mentioned above, and recommend further measures required to strengthen and make them more effective.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
175.03cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,53,739
Active cases standat 0.59%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.21%
60,298 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,20,37,536
22,270new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
75.81cr Total Tests conducted so far; 12,35,471tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of former CM of Himachal Pradesh Shri Virbhadra Singh Ji
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of the former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Virbhadra Singh Ji.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Shri Virbhadra Singh Ji had a long political career, with rich administrative and legislative experience. He played a pivotal role in Himachal Pradesh and served the people of the state. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Shri Sanjay Dhotre takes stock of the state of IT services in the country
75 million people have already downloaded Arogya Setu App
The Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Communications, and HRD, Shri Sanjay Dhotre reviewed the initiatives taken by different departments and undertakings of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  during Covid-19 lockdown through a Video Conference today. The Minister expressed satisfaction at the various measures undertaken and exhorted the departments to exert themselves to the utmost in the service of the nation while observing all norms of social distancing.
The Minister was informed that 75 million people have already downloaded Arogya Setu App on their mobile phones. He called this app one of the most important tools in fighting Covid-19 and one of the lifelines for common people during this global pandemic.He asked the officials to make all out efforts to popularise the app.
The Minister has been keeping a keen eye on Information Technology  and IT-enabled Services  sectors and he had detailed discussions with the key officials about the gradual opening of these sectors post-lockdown. He exhorted the officials and stakeholders to orient IT solution and services in such way that benefits the common people most during this unprecedented crisis. He emphasised the crucial role of IT as the backbone for every sector in the country. He expressed that in this time of crisis the Government of India is working ceaselessly under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He added that the historic opportunity that we have got to serve humanity should be utilized to the fullest and every effort should be made to bring relief to the common people.
Highlighting the role of very large network of CSCs across the country, the Minister said that their services may also be tapped for providing telemedicine services, especially in remote parts, during this moment of crisis. This will bring a much needed relief to people who are finding difficulty in accessing medical services during this lockdown.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Reservation to OBCs
As per details available with the Department-
 The following States have provided 27% to OBCs:-
Assam, NCT of Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana , Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu.
 The following States have given more than 27% reservation to OBCs:-
Andhara Pradesh , Bihar , Karnataka , Kerala , Tamil Nadu , Andaman & Nicobar , Puducherry .
 The following States have given less than 27% reservation to OBCs:-
Chhattisgarh , Himachal Pradesh , Jharkhand , Madhya Pradesh , Manipur , Punjab , Rajasthan , Sikkim , Uttarakhand , West Bengal , Dadra & Nagar Haveli .
 The following States have not given any reservation to OBCs:-
Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Lakshadweep.
The reservation policy in State/UT Government services etc. is decided and implemented by the concerned Governments, while keeping in view the interests of the citizens of the State/UT. The Central Government has no role in deciding the reservation policy of State Government.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets the people on the eve of Christmas
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has greeted the people on the eve of Christmas. Following is the full text of his message -
“I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all on the pious occasion of Christmas.
Jesus Christ showed us the path of love, empathy and kindness, that make our life virtuous and bring tolerance and harmony in society, which may eventually lead to lasting peace in the World.
As we celebrate Christmas with joy and piety, let us strive for a harmonious, tolerant and peaceful society.”
Ministry of Culture
The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi is holding a week-long celebration in commemoration of 119th Birth Anniversary of Indian pioneer artist Binod Bihari Mukherjee from 7th February to 12th February 2023
The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi is organising a week-long celebration to commemorate the 119th Birth Anniversary of Indian pioneer artist Binod Bihari Mukherjee from 7th February to 12th February 2023.
This seven-day workshop will emphasize raising awareness of BB Mukherjee's unique capacity for concentration. The museum has continually run programmes to promote inclusivity and close the accessibility gap between art and people with disabilities.
B.B. Mukherjee had visual and ocular problems from birth. He continued to concentrate on his art despite having myopia in one eye and blindness in the other. After a botched eye cataract surgery in 1956, BB Mukherjee completely lost his vision, but he kept working on large mural paintings. Mukherjee was one of the pioneers of Indian modern Art and a key figure of contextual Modernism. He was one of the earliest artists in modern India to take up murals as a mode of artistic expression. He is one of the recipients of Padma Vibhushan in 1974.
Binod Behari Mukherjee was born in Behala, a town in West Bengal that was just recently incorporated into the city of Kolkata , despite the fact that his ancestral hamlet was Garalgachha in the Hooghly District. He was a professor at Santiniketan's Visva Bharati University. His early education was received at Sanskrit Collegiate School. He was accepted into Visva-Bharati University's Kala Bhavana, the art faculty, in 1919. He was Ramkinkar Baij's buddy and close associate. He studied under the Indian artist Nandalal Bose. He began working as a teaching faculty member at Kala Bhavan in 1925. During 1937 to 1938 he spent a few months in Japan with artists like Arai Kampo. Some of his works show a marked influence of traditional wash technique of China & Japan.n 1948 he went to become Director of National Museum of Kathmandhu in Nepal.
The gallery hosts unique art workshops on this occasion and will lead tours for people with disabilities. Anubhuti/ Immerse yourself in art- touch and feel the tour of our sculpture garden and Ashruti/ Fingers talk - unique walkthrough for hearing challenged are just a few of the exclusive programmes created for them.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to lay foundation stone of New Parliament Building on December 10, 2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the New Parliament Building at Sansad Marg, New Delhi on December 10, 2020. The new building is an intrinsic part of the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and will be a landmark opportunity to build peoples’ Parliament for the first time after independence, one which will match the needs and aspirations of ‘New India’ in the 75th anniversary of independence in 2022.
The New Parliament Building will be modern, state-of-the-art and energy efficient, with highly non-obtrusive security facilities to be built as a triangular shaped building, adjacent to the present Parliament. Lok Sabha will be 3 times of the existing size and Rajya Sabha will be substantially bigger. The interiors of the new building will showcase a rich blend of Indian culture and diversity of our regional arts, crafts, textiles and architecture. The design plan includes space for a magnificent Central Constitutional Gallery, which will be accessible to the public.
The construction of New Parliament Building will utilize resource efficient green technology, promote environment friendly practices, generate employment opportunities and contribute towards economic revitalization. It will have high quality acoustics and audio-visual facilities, improved and comfortable seating arrangements, effective and inclusive emergency evacuation provisions. The building will comply with the highest structural safety standards, including adherence to Seismic Zone 5 requirements and is designed for ease of maintenance and operations.
The function will be attended by Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of State , Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha. Around 200 dignitaries, including Union Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Secretaries Ambassadors/High Commissioners will attend the function, which will also be webcast live.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019
Bill to be introduced in ensuing session of Parliament
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019. It will replace the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019.
The banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 will replace the Ordinance promulgated on 21st February, 2019, which will otherwise cease to operate after six weeks after reassembly of Parliament.
Impact
The Bill will help tackle the menace of illicit deposit taking activities in the country, which at present are exploiting regulatory gaps and lack of strict administrative measures to dupe poor and gullible people of their hard-earned savings.
Background
The banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Bill, 2018 was considered by the Lok Sabha in its sitting held on 13th February, 2019 and after discussion, the same was passed, as amended through the proposed official amendments, as the banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Bill, 2019. However, before the same could be considered and passed in the Rajya Sabha, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on the same day.
Ministry of Textiles
निफ्ट गांधीनगर में हिंदी पखवाडा
हिन्दी के प्रचार - प्रसार को बढावा देने के लिए के प्रतिवर्ष 14 सितम्बर को हिंदी दिवस के रूप मनाया जाता है । प्रतिवर्ष की भाति इस वर्ष भी निफ्ट गांधीनगर में हिंदी पखवाडा 2023 का आयोजन 14 से 29 सितम्बर के बीच आयोजित किया जा रहा है इस परंपरा की निरंतरता बनाये रखते हुए हिंदी दिवस के दिन, हिंदी पखवाड़ा 2023 का शुभारम्भ निदेशक महोदय जी के द्वारा दीप प्रज्ज्वलन से किया गया आदरणीय निदेशक प्रो.  समीर सूद जी ने सभी को हिंदी दिवस की बधाई देते हए सभी अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों/शिक्षकों/विद्यार्थियों को राजभाषा प्रतिज्ञा दिलायी और हिंदी के प्रचार –प्रसार में अपना सहयोग देने व हिंदी पखवाड़े के दौरान हो रहे प्रतियोगिताओ में भाग लेने को कहा | उदघाटन समारोह के समय नाम अभिधा गतिविधि का आयोजन हुआ जिसमे सभी लोगों ने बड़े उत्साह से भाग लिया |
निफ्ट गांधीनगर में पखवाड़े के दौरान निम्न प्रतियोगिताये आयोजित की जा रही है –
1-हिंदी टंकण गति प्रतियोगिता
2-हिंदी पोस्टर बनाओ प्रतियोगिता,
3- हिंदी प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता
4-हिंदी निबंध प्रतियोगिता
5- हिंदी चित्र देखो कहानी लिखो प्रतियोगिता
6- हिंदी श्रुति लेखन प्रतियोगिता
हिंदी पखवाड़ा 2023 के अवसर पर हमें माननीय वस्त्र मंत्री जी , माननीय रेल एवं वस्त्र राज्य मंत्री जी, माननीय सचिव वस्त्र मंत्रालय , माननीय महानिदेशक महोदय  एवं माननीय सचिव राजभाषा , गृह मंत्रालय के सन्देश भी प्राप्त हुए थे, भारत सरकार से माननीय कैबिनेट गृह मंत्री श्री अमित शाह जी का संदेश प्राप्त हुआ, यह सभी संदेश इस अवसर पर सभी के समक्ष प्रस्तुत किये गये |
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Ministry of Defence
MoD approves extension of pension payment for three months for banks’ pensioners, migrated to SPARSH, whose identification was due in November 2022
Ministry of Defence has approved the extension of pension payment for three months for banks’ pensioners, who migrated to SPARSH, {System for Pension Administration } and whose identification was due in November 2022. It is reiterated that the process of Annual Identification/Life Certification is a statutory requirement for continued and timely credit of monthly pension. Thus, all defence pensioners who are yet to complete their annual identification are requested to complete their annual identification/life certification by February 2023 positively to ensure smooth processing and credit of their pension entitlement.
Annual Identification/Life Certification can be done via the following means:
1. Via the Digital Jeevan Pramaan online/Jeevan Pramaan Face App for
Android Users.
· Details of installation & usage may be found here: https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/package/documentdowload/JeevanPramaan_FaceApp_3.6_Installation
· SPARSH Pensioner: Please choose Sanctioning Authority as “Defence – PCDA  Allahabad” & Disbursing Authority as “SPARSH – PCDA  Allahabad”.
2. Pensioners can complete Annual Identification/Life Certification by logging in https://sparsh.defencepension.gov.in/ and opting for:
· Download & upload Manual Life Certificate  duly signed by authorized signatory, or
· By selecting Aadhaar based Digital Life Certificate 
3. Pensioners may also visit for completing their Annual Identification/Life
Certification at nearest Service Centre established at following agencies:
· Common Service Centres  – To find your nearest CSC click here: https://findmycsc.nic.in/
· Nearest DPDO or Defence Accounts Department Service Centre.
· Service centres established by SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
· To locate SPARSH service centres available at Defence Account Department or Banks click here - https://sparsh.defencepension.gov.in/?page=serviceCentreLocator.
4. Legacy Pensioner  who has not yet migrated to SPARSH can perform their Life Certification as was being done by them in previous years. For performing life certification through Jeevan Pramaan, they have to select respective Sanctioning Authority as “Defence – Jt.CDA Subroto Park” or Defence – PCDA  Allahabad” or “Defence – PCDA  Mumbai & Disbursing Authority as your respective pension disbursing bank/DPDO etc.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PIB OFFICIALS TAKE PLEDGE TO MAKE SURROUNDINGS FREE FROM TOBACCO ON WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
Kolkata, 31 May 2019
The officials and staff members of Press Information Bureau  under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting observed the World No Tobacco Day with a pledge to make the office premises free from smoke and tobacco, here today. Officials of Department of Publications Division and Central Board of Film Certification also participated and took pledge for the same cause. The pledge was administered by Shri Chinmay Chakravarty, Director , PIB, Kolkata. A round of discussion was also organized on the subject of ‘Harm caused to environment and human beings by smoking and use of tobacco products’.
PIB has put up boards carrying a message for prevention of smoking and use of tobacco products in various corners and floors of its office building located at 8, Esplanade East, Kolkata.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivajiraje Bhosale Ji
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivajiraje Bhosale Ji. Shri Modi said that he was a dynamic and multifaceted personality who worked extensively among the people.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Saddened by the demise of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivajiraje Bhosale Ji. He was a dynamic and multifaceted personality who worked extensively among the people. He made a rich contribution towards Satara’s progress. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti."
President's Secretariat
President visits the National Institute of Locomotor Disabilities at Kolkata
Kolkata, October 1, 2019
The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind visited the National Institute of Locomotor Disabilities  here today and interacted with the divyangjans admitted in the institute, particularly differently abled children.
The President was received by the Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankar, the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr.Thawar Chand Gehlot, the Minister of Technical Education, Training and Skill Development, Government of West Bengal, Shri Purnendu Basu along with senior officials. The President was accompanied by First Lady Smt Savita Kovind. The President appreciated the institute’s endeavours in providing e-rickshaw for facilitating commuting of patients from the nearest bus stop to NILD campus.
Shri Kovind visited the ‘Early Intervention Multi Sensory Unit’ where children with autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  and learning disabilities are treated.
The President interacted with children, their parents and caregivers enquiring how the children are given special therapies to revive their cognitive abilities. After visiting the‘Female and Children Ward’, the President proceeded to the exhibition, where various paintings and handicrafts by divyangjans were showcased. Lauding their talents, he emphasised on the publicity of the art-works and asserted that efforts should be made to include the divyangjans in the mainstream of society.
Shri Kovind planted a Neem sapling at the premises of the institute.